FON Chapter 1: Evolution of Nursing (Unit I) - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Evolution of Nursing notes (Unit I).

Accreditation

The official recognition that a program or institution meets defined standards.

Holistic Health Care

An approach that considers the whole person—physical, emotional, and social factors—in care.

Licensure

Official permission granted by a state to practice nursing.

Certification

Formal recognition of a nurse's qualifications and competence in a specific area of nursing.

Practical and Vocational Nursing

Nursing that provides care under supervision of RNs or physicians, focusing on rehabilitation and prevention of illness.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Nurses who provide basic bedside care under supervision; part of the practical/vocational nursing team.

Nurse Practice Act

State law defining the scope of nursing practice and duties.

NCLEX-PN

National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing required for licensure.

Florence Nightingale

Pioneer of modern nursing; established formal nursing education and emphasized hygiene and training.

Nightingale Environmental Theory

Theory focusing on creating an optimal environment for patient recovery.

Cadet Nurse Corps

World War II program to rapidly train nurses to meet wartime needs.

Ballard School

First school for practical nursing in the United States.

ANA Position Paper 1965

Advocated two-year technical education for vocational and community college nurses.

NAPNES

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service; supports practical nursing education and service.

NFLPN

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses; professional organization for LVNs.

Approved Programs

Nursing programs that meet minimum standards and are eligible for licensure.

Articulation Programs

Credit-transfer pathways (1-plus-1 or 2-plus-2) allowing LPN/LVN to earn credits toward RN/BSN.

Career Ladder Model

Framework recognizing nursing expertise and providing advancement opportunities and pay based on credentials.

Portfolio Submission

Collection of evidence of education and achievements used to apply for career ladder advancement.

Case Management Nursing

RN-led coordination of care for a group of patients to improve outcomes and reduce stays.

Wellness-Illness Continuum

Dynamic health model ranging from optimal wellness to impaired health.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Model ranking human needs from physiological to self-actualization to guide care.

Primary Prevention

Activities to prevent disease before it occurs (e.g., education, screenings).

Secondary Prevention

Early disease detection and intervention to reduce impact.

Tertiary Prevention

Strategies to improve quality of life for those with existing illness.

Patient's Bill of Rights / Patient Care Partnership

AHA-originated framework (1972; revised 2003) protecting patient rights and care quality.

Linda Richards

First trained nurse in the United States.

Nursing Shortage

Current shortage with factors like aging workforce and faculty gaps; projected 9%增长 in LPNs/LVNs by 2029.

Cross-Training

Training staff to perform tasks across traditional role boundaries to maximize utilization.

Nursing Caps

Historically signified respectability and cleanliness; declined in use after World War II.